We are asking to have our in town trip the week of June Once we have more details, we will pass them along.

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1 MINISTRIES Issue FEBRUARY 2017 Emmanuel Episcopal Church Youth & Children s Ministries GOD S CHILDREN, OUR MISSION IN THIS ISSUE CUSE, Summer 2017 It s hard to believe that summer is just upon us, but let s brace ourselves because it is fast approaching. As part of our summer mission, we will serve our community locally through Cathedral Urban Service Experience (CUSE). We will be working with other Episcopal churches during this time. CUSE is run through Christ Cathedral downtown and allows for us to customize a mission trip right at home. This mission trip is designed for your rising 4 th -12 th grade student(s). Remember, parents are always welcome to participate, you can join for the entire trip, during the day or for night time activities. We are asking to have our in town trip the week of June Once we have more details, we will pass them along. HOUSTON FOOD BANK We will be visiting the HFB again on for Family Night. The group has been created for that night. Please register using the following link if you are interested. Registrations&action=condition al&fwid=26288 Opening comments, page 1 Youth Happenings, page 2 Children s Activities, page 3 Emmanuel Parents Network, page 4 Camp Allen Corner, page 4 Diocese Events, page 4 Epiphany Events, page 5

2 2 Youth Happenings YOUTH CALENDAR Graduates 2017 It is hard to believe we are already prepping for 2017 graduation. But our sewing ministry needs plenty of time to complete graduate quilts. Right now we have 4 definite graduates. We need to know your favorite colors and/or patterns to make your special gift. EIW 2017 Mark your calendars! Emmanuel in the Woods 2017 will be March 24, 25, and 26th. EIW is always a great time to connect with your family and your church family. Father Brad will be hosting this year. Please contact Sheri Urinyi at surinyi@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP for the weekend. This will help the EIW Ministry plan the meals and activities more accurately. STAR WARS SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us in the Trinity Room each designated Sunday to watch the Star Wars series in sequential order. We will be relating the movie to themes in the Bible. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School for 2017 will be June Our theme this year will again be VBS of United Nations Love Thy Neighbor. We will spend 4 mornings learning about maps, our continents and how we make up our world as a community as unique and individual people. Please consider spending those 4 days teaching our neighborhood elementary age children about the world and what it means to be a neighbor in the eyes of Christ. February Friday, February 3 Sunday, February 5 You, Episode II 12p EYC: NONE Sunday, February 12 You, Episode II 12p Y&C: Valentine s Bake Sale 6-9p Parent s Night Out Sunday, February 19 12p EYC: Brain Teasers Sunday, February 26 12p EYC: Scavenger Hunt March Sunday, March 5 12p EYC: NONE 6:30p Pajama Movie Night/BBQ Sunday, March 12 You, Episode IV 12p EYC: Off-Site Event Sunday, March 19 You, Episode IV 12p EYC: Get To Know Your Neighbor Sunday, March 26 9:30a NO Sunday School, EIW Weekend 12p EYC: NONE, EIW Weekend

3 3 Children s Activities by Machel Delange Children s Sunday school, Epiphany 2017 Children s winter/spring Sunday school hour will begin January 8. We will gather in the Richardson Room of the Thompson Building around 9:30a. Our morning will begin with music, then we will break into 2 classes. Please join us for a fun time together. We will continue our study of the WHIRL Lectionary Sunday School curriculum. Lectionary-based lessons that will connect kids with church life. Whirl Lectionary has a three-year Scope & Sequence that follows the Revised Common Lectionary. Every Whirl lesson follows a four-part sequence: Welcome, Hear, Respond, and Launch (WHRL!). Each week, kids and leaders start their time together by identifying where they are in the church year and watching an animated video to set up the lesson. Videos feature animated characters who model what it's like to live out their faith. Next, they dive into the Whirl Story Bible or Whirl NRSV Bible together, respond to the scripture lesson with creative leaflet activities, and circle up to review the lesson and pray before being sent out. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School for 2017 will be June Our theme this year will again be VBS of United Nations Love Thy Neighbor. We will spend 4 mornings learning about maps, our continents and how we make up our world as a community as unique and individual people. Please consider spending those 4 days learning with other neighborhood elementary age children about the world and what it means to be a neighbor in the eyes of Christ. DAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for the school year is now open. Children who are currently enrolled in the school, their siblings, and members of Emmanuel Church have priority registration and placement until Friday February 3rd. After that date, enrollment is received from the community. The school assures that all children who are currently enrolled will have guaranteed enrollment with at least their current schedule, any additional days per week requested will be honored on a seniority basis if registered by February 3rd. Confirmation letter will be sent out the week of February 13. Our first day of school will be Tuesday September 5, Summer Fun enrollment information will be available in March. CHILDREN S CALENDAR February Friday, February 3 Sunday, February 5 Sunday, February 12 12p Y&C: Valentine s Bake Sale 6-9p Parent s Night Out Sunday, February 19 Sunday, February 26 12p EYC: Scavenger Hunt March Sunday, March 5 6:30p Pajama Movie Night/BBQ Sunday, March 12 Sunday, March 19 Sunday, March 26 9:30a NO Sunday School, EIW Weekend

4 4 ANGLICAN COMMUNION Emmanuel Parent Network [EPN] by Machel Delange EPISCOPAL CHURCH Camp Allen Corner Here are a few things upcoming at Camp Allen: Family Campout, Mar 10 Needlepoint Retreat, Mar Summer Camp Diocese Events Here are a few things going on with the Diocese: EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT Intermediate Retreat, Feb 17-19, 4-6 th gr Junior High Retreat, Feb 17-19, 6-8 th gr FAST FACTS Feeding America 20% 20% of children in food-insecure households are not eligible for government assistance these families rely exclusively on charitable organizations like Feeding America to make ends meet. - See more at: Parenting Class For six of the Sundays in January and February, we are having a parenting class, Sunday mornings at 10:30 upstairs in the Thomson building (room 204). Taken from a devotional booklet for parenting, we will follow the schedule outlined below, looking together at ways we can live out the Jesus movement in our parenting. We'll have discussions based on the devotion for each Sunday, learning from Jesus and each other. February 12: February 19: Stress Fractures Organizing Our Priorities Toiletries for LOTS If possible, please bring in ANY travel toiletries you have when you can. We make a sandwich delivery to LOTS the first Tuesday of each month and want to try to deliver toiletries as often as possible. (Our next trip will be Tuesday, January 3.) Safeguarding If you work with children, you need to be safeguarded. Safe Church has a very thorough and educational program setup to help us learn how to protect Children and Adults that we volunteer and serve with. Please let me, Betsey Walker, Laurie Sellers, or Phil Berry know if you have any questions. You can also touch base via at safeguarding@emmanuelhouston.org. Emmanuel Episcopal Church Youth & Children s Ministries FOR MORE INFORMATION Memorial Drive Houston, TX Website: Facebook: Twitter: Pinterest:

5 5 EPIPHANY 2017 Y&C & FAMILY ACTIVITIES Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 12 Y&C GROUP ACTIVITY, VALENTINE S BAKE SALE Each year around Valentine s Day Youth & Children host a bake sale. This is one of two fundraisers where they raise money for their programs. Please help support them by bringing in baked goods or asking for local donations. PARENT S NIGHT OUT It s time for our quarterly wild and crazy kid night...leave the kids with us from 6-9p Saturday, Feb 18 in Russell Hall. We will have dinner, snacks, juice, crafts, games and a movie. This is a no charge event, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our mission opportunities. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb 15. If you would like to help during this evening, please let Machel know. Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, February 19 NORMAL SUNDAY ACTIVITIES Sunday School 9:30a and EYC 12p Last Sunday after the Epiphany, February 26 NORMAL SUNDAY ACTIVITIES Sunday School 9:30a and EYC 12p HOUSTON FOOD BANK, FAMILY NIGHT 6-8p, Portwall Location The HFB does something very cool once a month, they host Friday FAMILY NIGHT. This is a time they allow 4 and 5 year olds to join with their older siblings and family to learn what it means to lead the fight against hunger in our own community. We will be partnering with the Outreach Committee to join in this great chance to serve Houston. PAJAMA MOVIE NIGHT/RODEO BBQ, EMMANUEL PARENT NETWORK 6:30p-9p Enjoy a low key evening in Russell Hall in fellowship. There will be a potluck style meal with a rodeo theme. Enjoy a couple of games, a craft and a movie.